SECTION A: FOUNDATIONS AND BASIC COMMITMENTS AA …

[Pages:621]SECTION A: FOUNDATIONS AND BASIC COMMITMENTS

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AA

School District Legal Status

AB ABA ABB ABC

The People and Their School District Community Involvement in Decision Making (Also KC) Staff Involvement in Decision Making (Also GBB) Student Involvement in Decision Making (Also JFB)

AC ACA ACAA ACB

Nondiscrimination Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex Sexual Harassment Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability

AD ADA

Development of Philosophy of Education Educational Philosophy

AE

School District Goals and Objectives

AF AFA AFB AFBA AFC AFD AFE AFF AFG AFH AFI

Commitment to Accomplishment Evaluation of School Board Operational Procedures (Also BK) Evaluation of the Superintendent (Also CBG) Evaluation of the Treasurer (Also BCCB) Evaluation of Certificated Staff (Also GCN) Evaluation of Classified Staff (Also GDN) Evaluation of Instructional Programs (Also IM) Evaluation of Support Services (Also EJ) Use of Independent Evaluators Evaluation of Evaluators Evaluation of Educational Resources

AG AGA

Reporting Accomplishments to the Public Recognition for Accomplishment

File: AA SCHOOL DISTRICT LEGAL STATUS The United States Constitution grants the individual states responsibility for public education. The Ohio General Assembly is under mandate by the Ohio Constitution to provide for the organization, administration and control of the public school system supported by public funds. The Ohio Constitution also mandates a State Board of Education and a Superintendent of Public Instruction, the respective powers and duties of which are prescribed by State law. The Ohio General Assembly has also established a State Department of Education (through which policies and directives of the State Board of Education and Superintendent of Public Instruction are administered) and has established specific types of school districts. The Chesapeake Union School District is classified as an exempted village school district governed by a locally elected Board of Education. [Adoption date: June 18, 2012] LEGAL REFS.: U.S. Const. Amend. X Ohio Const. Art. VI, 2; 3; 4 ORC Chapter 3311.01

Chesapeake Union Exempted Village School District, Chesapeake, Ohio

File: ABA (Also KC)

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN DECISION MAKING

Community participation in the schools is essential to promote and maintain the quality of education for all students.

In addition to electing fellow citizens to represent them on the Board, all citizens may express ideas, concerns and judgments about the schools to the administration, to the staff, to any appointed advisory bodies and ultimately to the Board. Ideas should be addressed to the responsible individual in an appropriate fashion.

Residents may be invited by the Board to act as advisors, individually and in groups, in such areas as:

1. clarifying general ideas and attitudes held by residents in regard to the schools;

2. assisting in developing Board policies under which the District is to be managed;

3. assisting in establishing administrative arrangements and regulations designed to help implement these policies;

4. determining the purposes of curriculum and special services to be provided for students;

5. evaluating the extent to which these purposes are being achieved by present policies and/or

6. studying a specific problem or set of closely related problems about which a decision must be made.

The Board gives consideration to the advice it receives from individuals and community groups. Final authority for all decisions rests with the Board.

[Adoption date: June 18, 2012]

LEGAL REFS.: ORC 121.22 OAC 3301-35-04

CROSS REFS.: AD, Development of Philosophy of Education AFA, Evaluation of School Board Operational Procedures (Also BK) BCE, Board Committees BCFA, Business Advisory Council to the Board FL, Retirement of Facilities IF, Curriculum Development

Chesapeake Union Exempted Village School District, Chesapeake, Ohio

File: ABB (Also GBB)

STAFF INVOLVEMENT IN DECISION MAKING

The District maintains an environment that supports personal and organizational performance excellence by allowing all employees the opportunity to develop and use their full potential to achieve District goals and objectives. There should be an exchange of ideas and pertinent information among all elements of a school district. Morale is enhanced when employees are assured that their voices are heard by those in positions of administrative authority. All employees have the opportunity to bring their ideas and/or concerns to the Board through the recognized administrative channels. Final authority for all decisions rests with the Board.

[Adoption date: June 18, 2012]

LEGAL REF.: OAC 3301-35-05

CROSS REFS.: AD, Development of Philosophy of Education BCE, Board Committees BF, Board Policy Development and Adoption CCB, Staff Relations and Lines of Authority CD, Management Team CE, Administrative Councils, Cabinets and Committees DBD, Budget Planning IF, Curriculum Development

CONTRACT REFS.: Teachers' Negotiated Agreement Classified Staff Negotiated Agreement

Chesapeake Union Exempted Village School District, Chesapeake, Ohio

File: ABC (Also JFB) STUDENT INVOLVEMENT IN DECISION MAKING Students share responsibility for developing a climate in the school which is conducive to learning. Through participation in the decision-making process, students can be an important resource for the improvement of the school, the educational system and the community. Periodically, students may be asked to review Board policies and school rules and regulations. Final authority for all decisions rests with the Board. [Adoption date: June 18, 2012] LEGAL REF.: OAC 3301-35-04 CROSS REFS.: AD, Development of Philosophy of Education BCE, Board Committees JF, Student Rights and Responsibilities Student Handbook

Chesapeake Union Exempted Village School District, Chesapeake, Ohio

File: AC

NONDISCRIMINATION

The Board's policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, staff, job applicants, the general public and individuals with whom it does business and applies to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, economic status, age, disability or military status. The Board does not discriminate on the basis of legally acquired genetic information. The Board does not permit discriminatory practices and views harassment as a form of discrimination. Harassment is defined as intimidation by threats of or actual physical violence; the creation, by whatever means including the use of electronic communications devices, of a climate of hostility or intimidation; or the use of language, conduct or symbols in such a manner as to be commonly understood to convey hatred, contempt or prejudice or to have the effect of insulting or stigmatizing an individual. Employees or students who engage in discrimination of another employee or student shall be subject to disciplinary action. Permission, consent or assumption of risk by an individual subjected to discrimination does not lessen the prohibition contained in this policy. No one shall retaliate against an employee or student because he/she files a grievance; assists or participates in an investigation, proceeding or hearing regarding the charge of discrimination of an individual; or because he/she has opposed language or conduct that violates this policy.

[Adoption date: June 18, 2012]

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File: AC

LEGAL REFS.: Civil Rights Act, Title VI; 42 USC 2000d et seq. Civil Rights Act, (Amended 1972), Title VII; 42 USC 2000e et seq. Education Amendments of 1972, Title IX; 20 USC 1681 et seq. Executive Order 11246, as amended by Executive Order 11375 Equal Pay Act; 29 USC 206 Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; 42 USC 2000ff et seq. Rehabilitation Act; 29 USC 794 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; 20 USC 1400 et seq. Age Discrimination in Employment Act; 29 USC 623 Immigration Reform and Control Act; 8 USC 1324a et seq. Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008; 42 USC 12101 et seq. Ohio Const. Art. I, Section 2 ORC Chapter 3323 Chapter 4112 OAC 3301-35-02

CROSS REFS.: ACA, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex ACAA, Sexual Harassment ACB, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability EDE, Computer/Online Services (Acceptable Use and Internet Safety) GBA, Equal Opportunity Employment IGAB, Human Relations Education IGBA, Programs for Students with Disabilities JB, Equal Educational Opportunities JFC, Student Conduct (Zero Tolerance) JFCEA, Gangs JFCF, Hazing and Bullying (Harassment, Intimidation and Dating Violence) Staff Handbooks Student Handbooks

CONTRACT REF.: Teachers' Negotiated Agreement

Chesapeake Union Exempted Village School District, Chesapeake, Ohio

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File: ACA

NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX

The U.S. Department of Education has published regulations for implementing Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits sex discrimination in federally assisted education programs.

Title IX states, in part: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance."

The Board ensures compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the regulations promulgated through the U.S. Department of Education.

[Adoption date: June 18, 2012]

LEGAL REFS.: Civil Rights Act, Title VI; 42 USC 2000d et seq. Civil Rights Act, Title VII; 42 USC 2000e et seq. Education Amendments of 1972, Title IX; 20 USC 1681 et seq. Executive Order 11246, as amended by Executive Order 11375 Equal Pay Act; 29 USC 206 Ohio Const. Art. I, Section 2 ORC Chapter 4112

CROSS REFS.: AC, Nondiscrimination ACAA, Sexual Harassment ACB, Nondiscrimination of the Basis of Disability GBA, Equal Opportunity Employment IGDJ, Interscholastic Athletics IIAA, Textbook Selection and Adoption JB, Equal Educational Opportunities JFC, Student Conduct (Zero Tolerance) JFCF, Hazing and Bullying (Harassment, Intimidation and Dating Violence) Staff Handbooks Student Handbooks

Chesapeake Union Exempted Village School District, Chesapeake, Ohio

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